The long, troubling story of ex-Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime hoax

Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett will face trial on Monday (29 November) for allegedly staging a racist, homophobic hate crime against himself in Chicago. The case, full of twists and turns, has fascinated the world, and could soon reach its conclusion nearly three years after it began. Here is what you need to know...